Just value it like you would any other choice to work. Expected value of an hour working = (increased probability business succeeds due to an additional hour of your time) * (expected value of potential cashout based on how you value their product/idea).
Ask HN: I have 5 % stake in a startup, how much should I work?
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Re: Ask HN: I have 5 % stake in a startup, how much should I work?
#12Because you do technical work for the founders, here's a quiz for you:
You own 5% of common shares in a startup and startup got an $10M exit. How much did you get?
A: $500K
B: $50K
C: $0